Mental Health Provider - Newport News, VA

Mental Health Provider

The Mental Health Provider is responsible for treatment planning, assessments, appropriate documentation of clinical progress, and the delivery of evidence-based therapy modalities and interventions to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families. In addition, Mental Health Providers can lead group sessions, educational workshops, and work closely with the clinical team in helping each patient reach their optimal health and assuring a streamlined coordination of care.

Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Patient centered, outcomes based, evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families ages 12 years and older
• Lead support groups and/or psychoeducation groups as appropriate
• Create and deliver psychoeducational webinars and workshops related to mental health topics
• Collaboration with other behavioral health and medical clinicians for integrated continuity of care for patients

Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Using computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office suite
• Timely completion of documentation within EMR
• Work to address other social needs of patients and utilize appropriate external and/or internal referral sources for specialty care, hospitalization, or advanced psychiatric assessments and treatments

Qualifications

• At least Master's level, licensed mental health clinician that includes but not limited to psychologists, licensed counselors, licensed social workers, and licensed marriage & family therapists among other specialties (LPC, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, PsyD, and/or PhD)
• If in process of independent licensure, will need to be licensed within 2 years of hire date
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification or become certified upon hire
• Required experience in providing counseling and mental health services, which may include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment of mental illness, and other psychological issues
• Preferred 2 or more years' experience operating as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician
• Preferred experience using evidence-based treatment to treat multiple behavioral health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Preferred experience with behavioral interventions, critical incident event management, and case management

Desired Attributes

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Prevention, wellness, and client involvement is emphasized
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.